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About Real Impressions Photography
Based in Elgin, Real Impressions Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout Columbia, South Carolina. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Gwynn Event Center and The Britt Event Center. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in Columbia
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Columbia?
Most couples in Columbia budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in Columbia?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Real Impressions Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Gwynn Event Center | 7.4 mi |
| The Britt Event Center | 7.5 mi |
| The Village Event Center | 7.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Real Impressions Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Columbia weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57° | 37° | 17% | 5:00 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Feb | 61° | 40° | 21% | 5:33 PM | 6:08 PM |
| Mar | 69° | 46° | 19% | 6:58 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Apr | 77° | 53° | 16% | 7:22 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 84° | 62° | 18% | 7:43 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 70° | 27% | 8:00 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Jul | 93° | 73° | 24% | 7:59 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 72° | 21% | 7:36 PM | 8:10 PM |
| Sep | 86° | 67° | 16% | 6:57 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Oct | 77° | 56° | 13% | 6:16 PM | 6:49 PM |
| Nov | 67° | 44° | 15% | 4:44 PM | 5:20 PM |
| Dec | 60° | 39° | 19% | 4:38 PM | 5:16 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Columbia Owens Dwtn Airport (3.1 mi from Columbia). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Columbia.
Getting to Columbia
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CAE Columbia Metropolitan Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| AGS Augusta Regional At Bush Field | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | 84 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 85 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Raleigh-Durham | 183 mi | 3 hr 50 min |
| Atlanta | 193 mi | 4 hr |
| Jacksonville | 256 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Columbia; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 989 Roberts Dr, Elgin, SC 29045, USA
- Where
- Elgin · 20 miles northeast of central Columbia
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In Columbia
- One of 57 wedding photographers we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (803) 261-5894
Around Elgin
- Nearest venue
- The Gwynn Event Center, 7.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 6 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
- Communities served
- Lugoff
Distances are straight-line from Real Impressions Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Columbia.
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